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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,858.25, 459,344.39 and 181,955.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,858.25, 459,344.39 and 181,955.25 is: 251,098.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,858.25 : 459,344.39 = 181,955.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,858.25/459,344.39 = 181,955.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,858.25x = 459,344.39 × 181,955.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,858.25x = 83,580,122,408.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,580,122,408.77/332,858.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,098.25

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